By Romain Duvernay
Crozes-Hermitage 2019

Wine Details
Soil Types: Granite and gravel
Grape Varieties: 100% Syrah
Harvest: At the peak of tannin and sugar development
Destemming: 100%
Vatting: 4 week period
Fermentation Process: Daily pump-over and temperature control
Aging Vessel: Stainless steel tank

Tasting Notes
Color: A deep red with purplish hues
Aroma: Quite complex, intense, and enticing nose of black and red fruits like cherries and blackcurrants as well as eucalyptus
Palate: Fresh fruits (blackcurrants, raspberries, and cherries) add a hint of freshness to the well-structured wine with supple tannins.

Food and Wine Pairing
Ideal with all types of game and cheeses. Enjoy it also with charcuterie thanks to its fresh and silky tannins.
[Information provided by DHI Selections]

Romain Duvernay, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France, 2019
Producer: Romain Duvernay
Vintage: 2019
Sub-region: Crozes-Hermitage
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Award: Silver
Score: 93
Colour: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Bottle size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 14.00%
Grape Composition: 100% Syrah
Tasting Notes: Lifted, smoky graphite and earthy aromas. Dark ripe fruits on the palate. Lovely balance and complexity with good length.

2019 Romain Duvernay (Crozes-Hermitage)
Points: 90
Medium-bodied, soft, forward, fresh, and with ample, ripe, dark red fruits, spice, and olives, the wine finishes with a nice, creamy endnote. Drink from 2022-2029.
Tasted Oct 9, 2022

2019 Romain Duvernay Crozes-Hermitage
Producer: Romain Duvernay
Location: France, Rhone, Northern Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage
Color: Red
Rating: 88
Tasting Date: 2/16/2022
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck        
Source: Northern Rhone: 2019s From Bottle and 2020s From Barrel
The 2019 Crozes-Hermitage showed nicely, with a spicy, complex, medium-bodied, ready-to-go style. Offering lots of spiced red and black fruits, sandalwood, and dried, peppery herbs, it has supple tannins, good overall balance, and a great finish.

2019 Romain Duvernay Crozes Hermitage
Producer: Romain Duvernay
From: France, Rhone, Northern Rhone, Crozes Hermitage
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Syrah
Rating: 87
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date: 20th Jan 2022
Source: January 2022 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
Drink Date: 2021 - 2026
Romain Duvernay's tarry, rubbery 2019 Crozes Hermitage takes a good deal of airing to unleash its blackberry and blueberry fruit. But it's nicely creamy and lush on the palate, with supple tannins and a soft finish. Decant it for a while, then drink it over the next 5-6 years.